India continues to extend consular assistance: MEA on 8 ex-Indian Navy officers detained in Qatar

Dec 29, 2022

New Delhi, December 29 (ANI): India on December 29 said Embassy is still pursuing the case of eight former Indian Navy personnel held in Qatar on unspecified charges. “Embassy is actively pursuing this case. Today we have got second consular access. Embassy officials were able to meet detainees and ascertain their well-being. We are in touch with the authorities,” said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi. “We will continue to extend our possible consular assistance in this case,” added Bagchi.